We surveyed 3,229 orderlies to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical orderly. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an orderly?
Low
High
Working as an orderly typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an orderly?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an orderly typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an orderly?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as an orderly. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for orderlies.
Do orderlies work full-time or part-time?
63% of orderlies work in full-time roles while 37% work part-time.
Is being an orderly stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for orderlies, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as an orderly?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be an orderly.
How competitive is the workplace for orderlies?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for orderlies.
Does being an orderly require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Orderlies will see frequent time pressure on the job, likely contributing to an occasionally stressful work environment.
Are orderlies allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Orderlies rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do orderlies have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Orderlies tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being an orderly physically demanding?
Low
High
Being an orderly requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are orderlies exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, orderlies tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being an orderly require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as an orderly.
Does being a good orderly require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as an orderly.